LIST: Mouthwatering platters your whole family can enjoy this Christmas
Where are you having Noche Buena with your family this year?
If you're opting to have it at home for a more intimate feast, there are a lot of food brands that can make it fun and delightful with delicious platters. Here are some food trays you and your loved ones can enjoy as you have good conversations at the dining table on Christmas eve.
Cabalen
Having a Pinoy-themed dinner this Christmas? You can count on Cabalen Restaurant, which is offering family platters for a classic handaan. Included in their menu are Sisig Kapampangan, Kare-Kare Buntot ng Baka, Pancit Sotanghon Guisado, Kalderetang Baka, Pritchon Sisig, Lumpiang Hubad, and Relleno Puro Bangus, among others. The family platters (good for 6-8 pax) have prices ranging from P488 to P1,668, while the party platters (good for 10-12 pax) cost between P947 and P3,236. Each order comes with a bottle of softdrinks.
O’ini
Speaking of Filipino-themed Christmas dinners, O’ini has cater-to-go trays with a variety of options: The Authentic Kapampangan Sisig (P1,399), Kari-Kari Nang Marie or kare-kare (P3,250), Binusog na Pusit (P2,099), Ningnang Manuk or grilled chicken (P2,100), Kapampangan Murcon (P2,400) and Kalderetang Bulalo (P2,880). Each food platter is good for eight to 10 people.
Mangan
Mangan is also offering some of your Pinoy favorites in platters good for 6-8 pax, with prices ranging from P488 to P2,392. Among its mouthwatering menu items include crispy pata (P2,536), bibingka and puto bumbong (P488), inihaw fiesta (P1,328), and kare-kare (P2,392). You will also receive a 1.5 bottle of softdrinks with every purchase of a food tray.
Tsurumaru Udon x Tempura
Up for some Japanese food? Tsurumaru Udon x Tempura has irresistible Japanese food items—from assorted maki platter (P956) to chicken teriyaki (P1,308) and beef yakiniku (P1,028) to ebi tempura (P1,120), karaage (P1,118), and so much more. You and your family can also enjoy a 1.5 bottle of softdrinks if you order the platter.
Ginza Gyu
Known for its delicious premium Japanese offerings, Ginza Gyu also has food trays perfect for Christmas (or any celebration, really), including wagyu skirt (from P2,140), grilled salmon (from P1,980), 8-hour kurobuta chashu (from P1,630), and wagyu striploin (from P5,800). Each one is good for 4-6 pax.
Soi Thai Restaurant
If you and your loved ones are in the mood for Thai, Soi Thai Restaurant could be your best bet as it has holiday platters available for takeout and delivery, also with a free 1.5 bottle of softdrinks for each. These include beef massaman (P2,445), chicken pandan (P795), pad thai (from P1,197 to P1,445), mango with sticky rice (P1,050) among others.
Tender Bob’s
Starting at only P1,895, you can enjoy #FamilyFave party trays by Tender Bob’s, including appetizers like Caesar salad (P1,795) and potato skins (P1,895); pasta like carbonara (P2,895) and baked ziti (P1,895); meat offerings like pork chops (P2,895), pork ribs (P2,995), and chicken steak (P2,375)—which all come with mixed vegetables.
Kettle
Kettle’s buttermilk fried chicken is perfect for families with kids and kids at heart no matter the occasion. It’s available in platters for P2,395 as well as its other crowd favorites like pork and potato strips (P1,795), honey tamarind pork ribs (P2,795), chicken bolognese pasta (P1,695), and more.
Mama Lou's
If you’re craving Italian, Mama Lou’s has pasta feast trays in two sizes—medium (3-5 pax) and large (6-8 pax)—and mains good for 7-10 pax, perfect for Noche Buena with both small and big families. There’s the Italian sardine (P899/P1,749), truffle mac and cheese (P1,099/P2,249), spaghetti bolognese (P1,099/P2,149), and lasagna (P1,099/P2,149), among others for the pasta. For the mains, there’s chicken picatta (P2,300), rollo di pollo (P2,800), beef ribs (P3,250), and so much more.
Conti's
Conti's introduced sticky pork ribs (P1,895) in time for the holidays this year, joining its list of crowd favorites including baked salmon (P2,185 to P3,285), vongole blanco (P1,085 to P1,885), chicken ala kiev (P1,295 to P2,115), and signature salad (P985). Each one is good for 6 to 8 pax or 12 to 15 pax.
Mum's Lasagna
Does your family love lasagna? Whether you're a family of four, seven, or 10, Mum's Lasagna has something for you. In time for the most wonderful time of the year, the food brand introduced a mouthwatering Quezo de Bola lasagna available in solo, sharing, barkada, family, and party sizes from P510 to P3,850. It's being offered only for a limited time.
Gloria's Table
Gloria's Table has food trays for the holidays, including filling mains with vegetable side dishes, pasta, and rice. Its bestsellers for the mains are pork asado (P888/P1,899/P2,999) and barbecue ribs (P849/P1,299/P2,599), while its crowd favorite pasta offering is the garden lasagna (P899/P1,999/P2,399). You might also want to try its java rice (P399/P799/P1,199).
Mary Grace
Mary Grace has sharing platters that are perfect for groups of four in intimate gatherings. From appetizers to sandwiches and pastas to all-day breakfast items, there are various options on their menu that you and your family can delight in. Prices range from P862 to P1,977.